Today’s Bible Verse: “But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them.” — Nehemiah 9:17

Nehemiah 9:17 reflects on a pattern we know well—human failure met by divine faithfulness. As the people recount their history, they acknowledge their rebellion, yet highlight something greater: God’s character. He remained forgiving, gracious, and present, even when they turned away.

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Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss.

She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments.

Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com.